£42,750 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)
1948 Land Rover Series I 80" Canvas Tilt
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£42,750 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)
1948 Land Rover Series I 80" Canvas Tilt
UK • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 235
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1948 Land Rover Series I is a rare and historically significant vehicle, being one of the earliest surviving examples from the initial production run. It has been carefully restored, retaining its original components, and is in excellent structural condition, making it a highly desirable collector's item.
Condition
8
The car is described as beautifully restored and in excellent structural condition, with a solid chassis and original bulkhead in very good order. It has been carefully restored to a high standard while retaining the majority of its original components. It is also reported to be running and driving well.
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25,726 miles
R860388
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
KBP 651
1948
Auction
£42,750 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)
1948 Land Rover Series I 80" Canvas Tilt
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
The 388th Land Rover built, completed on 13/10/1948 and first registered in West Sussex the following month, placing it among the very first examples of this landmark British design Exceptional historical significance, being one of the earliest surviving Series I Land Rovers from the initial production run of approximately 1,500 vehicles Correct early specification, including original fabricated bulkhead (pre-1949 pressed type), correct 4.8:1 differentials, early chassis finish and period-correct running gear Carefully restored to a high standard, while retaining the majority of its original components, striking an ideal balance between authenticity and presentation Excellent structural condition, with solid chassis, original bulkhead in very good order, and suspension, axles and drivetrain reported to be in excellent condition Running and driving, offering immediate usability or continued preservation as a historically important display vehicle Notable provenance, having been on long-...
Price Analysis vs Other Series I 80s
£860
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,070
Median Price (Since 2020)
£109,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Series I 80 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 29th Aug 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
25,435 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 17th Aug 2015, 25,435 miles
Failed
On 30th Jul 2015, 25,435 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Passed
On 31st Jul 2014, 24,830 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Failed
On 31st Jul 2014, 24,830 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
MOT Mileage Trend
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